Short Detail:
Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has announced Assistant Horticulture Officer Recruitment 2026 for total 22 posts. Candidates who want to apply for Assistant Horticulture Officer can submit their online application form from 28/07/2026 to 28/08/2026, if you meet all the required eligibility criteria. For complete details such as eligibility, age limit, selection process, salary, and application steps, candidates must read the full notification carefully.
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Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC)
Assistant Horticulture Officer Recruitment 2026
Advt No.: 06 of 2026-27
Important Dates
- Application Start Date: 28/07/2026
- Last Date To Apply: 28/08/2026 (up to 5:00 PM)
- Last Date Of Fee Payment: 28/08/2026 (up to 5:00 PM)
- Form Correction Date: N/A
- Admit Card Date: Before exa,
- Exam Date: 27/09/2026 (Tentative)
Application Fees
- UR / SEBC / Others: ₹700/-
- SC / ST / PwD: Exempted
- Pay the application fees online using Credit Card, Debit Card, UPI, Net Banking or Wallet.
- Fee is refunded only to candidates who actually appear in both papers of the Written Examination.
Age Limit
Age As On Date: 01/01/2026
- Min Age: 21 Years
- Max Age: 42 Years
- Candidate must be born not earlier than 02/01/1984 and not later than 01/01/2005.
- Age relaxation extra is applicable as per the rules of “OPSC Assistant Horticulture Officer Recruitment 2026”
Age Relaxation
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 Years |
| Women | 5 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 5 Years |
| PwD (Disability ≥ 40%) | 10 Years |
| PwD belonging to SC/ST | 15 Years (Cumulative) |
Vacancy Details
Total Posts: 22 (07-w)
| Category | No. of Vacancies |
|---|---|
| UR | 06 (02-w) |
| SEBC | 00 (00-w) |
| SC | 07 (02-w) |
| ST | 09 (03-w) |
| Total | 22 (07-w) |
(w = vacancies reserved for women within that category)
Eligibility Details
- Educational Qualification: Bachelor of Science Degree in Horticulture [B.Sc. (Horticulture)] OR Agriculture [B.Sc. (Ag.)] from a University/Institution recognized by any State Government or the Government of India. No other equivalent qualification is accepted.
- Candidate must be able to read, write and speak Odia, fulfilled through Middle School/Matriculation/Class-VII Odia language study, or an Odia proficiency test conducted by the School & Mass Education Department, Odisha.
- Candidate must not have more than one spouse living, unless exempted by the State Government.
Assistant Horticulture Officer: Salary Details
| Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Pay Level | Level-10, Cell-1 of ORSP Rules, 2017 |
| Pre-Revised Pay Band | PB-2: ₹9,300 – ₹34,800 |
| Grade Pay | ₹4,600/- |
| Other Allowances | Usual Dearness Allowance and other allowances as admissible |
| Nature of Post | Temporary, but likely to continue |
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Assistant Horticulture Officer Selection Procedure & Exam Pattern
Selection is based on a competitive examination comprising a Written Examination followed by a Personality Test (Interview).
Stage 1: Written Examination (200 Marks)
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Papers | 2 (Paper-I and Paper-II) |
| Marks per Paper | 100 Marks each |
| Questions per Paper | 100 MCQs each |
| Duration per Paper | 2 Hours (120 Minutes) each |
| Type | Objective MCQ, OMR Evaluation |
| Negative Marking | 25% marks deducted for each wrong answer; 0 for unattempted |
Paper-I Syllabus
- Agro Meteorology
- Soil and Nutrition
- Water Management
- Weed Management
- Dry Land Farming
- Integrated Farming System
- Seed Technology
- Plant Protection
- Agricultural Economics
- Agricultural Statistics and Related Subjects
Paper-II Syllabus
- Plant Propagation and Nursery Management in Horticulture
- Fruit Crops
- Plantation Crops
- Vegetable Crops
- Spices, Condiments, Medicinal and Aromatic Plants
- Ornamental Horticulture
Qualifying marks for each paper and/or aggregate will be fixed by the Commission for each category of candidates.
Stage 2: Personality Test / Interview (25 Marks)
Candidates securing the minimum qualifying marks in the Written Examination will be shortlisted for Interview in a ratio of about 1:2 of the advertised vacancies per category, subject to a minimum of 5 candidates.
Stage 3: Final Select List
The final list is prepared on Aggregate Marks of the Written Examination (200) + Interview (25) = Total 225 Marks. In case of a tie, the candidate with higher marks in the Written Examination is ranked higher; if still tied, the older candidate by age is placed higher.
Documents Required
- HSC or equivalent certificate (age proof)
- Intermediate / +2 Examination Certificate
- B.Sc. (Horticulture) / B.Sc. (Agriculture) Degree Certificate
- Mark-sheets from HSC to Bachelor’s Degree, including fail marks if any
- Four recent passport-size photographs (unsigned, unattested)
- Caste Certificate (for SC/ST candidates of Odisha by birth)
- Odia Test Pass Certificate
- Permanent Disability Certificate for PwD (≥40% disability)
- Release Certificate and Affidavit (Appendix-B) for Ex-Servicemen
- No Objection Certificate for Government servants
- Identity Proof (Aadhaar / EPIC / DL / Passport / PAN Card)
- Third Gender/Transgender Identity Certificate, where applicable
How To Apply
- Apply online only via https://opsc.gov.in — any other mode will be rejected.
- On successful registration, a unique Permanent Public Service Account Number (PPSAN) is assigned.
- Take a printout of the finally submitted application, sign the declaration, and keep it safe for future submission with documents if called.
- Technical Helpline: 0671-2304707 (10:30 AM–1:30 PM & 2:00 PM–5:00 PM, working days)
- Facilitation Counter: 0671-2304141 / 2305611 (Ext.-227)
